From the heart

Trevion 2022-04-20 09:01:44

Charlie, a direct victim of 9 • 11, lost his wife, child and dog in the disaster. Charlie has never recovered since then, suffering from severe autism and depression. He has become accustomed to stepping on an electric scooter every day and walking around the streets like a corpse wearing a big earphone. The huge trauma in his heart prevents him from returning to a normal life. Allen is a very happy man on the surface, with a successful career and a happy family, but the pressure of life he bears is incomprehensible to ordinary people, and his heart is secretly struggling. Until one day, Allen met Charlie on the street. After learning why this old classmate became so dejected, Allen made up his mind to help him and let him get out of the slump. They talked and played games together, and slowly found that each other's hearts were awakened from suffocation.

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Extended Reading
  • Robyn 2021-12-15 08:01:02

    After the disaster, men and men may need to understand and communicate more.

  • Angela 2021-12-15 08:01:02

    Adam Sandler's best film, the two protagonists have the same sad face as Jim Carrey in "The Eternal Sunshine of the Beautiful Mind", which is irresistible. When Charlie, who lost his wife and children in despair and autism, met Allen who was lost in his narrow self-space, two men who were also trapped in family problems healed each other strangely. It is really lucky to have such a friendship. The songs inside are also well matched.

Reign Over Me quotes

  • Charlie Fineman: You're a good husband Alan. You remind me of me.

  • Charlie Fineman: Are you a faggot?.

    Alan Johnson: Don't say faggot, you just don't call people faggot that's rude.

    Charlie Fineman: To a gay guy it is, to you it's just a funny word like poundcake or pickle... You really need some Mel.

    Charlie Fineman: [ordering tickets] Take one adult and one faggot.